Maredumilli | Timings, Best places to visit & How to reach

Maredumilli is a village 90 km from Rajahmundry with deep forests and waterfalls. The best time to visit is between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. It is one of the most underrated tourist attractions of south India. This place belongs to Andhra Pradesh.

Maredumilli:

If you are a nature lover, then Maredumilli is the best place because of its beautiful picturesque view of nature. It is a land of thick, deep forests, undulating plains, rivers, waterfalls and rich bio-diversity.

People choose this place as a picnic spot to visit with their families and friends. You can blend in with nature by trekking or walking down the roads of this village.

This eco-friendly project is started to flaunt the beauty of nature. It is managed by the tribal community of Valamuru, Somireddypalem and Valmikipeta Vana Samraksha Samithi and also giving their active support to protect the area along with the Andhra Pradesh forest department.

The villagers and tribals of this village are welcoming and show their hospitality to the visitors. You can also enjoy peaceful nighttime at The jungle star campsite, located on the banks of the Valamuru River, where Vaali and Sugriva fought.

Best places to visit :

There are many places to visit which makes our trip more exciting and refreshing

Jalatarangini Waterfalls:

This waterfall is a must-visit place when travelling to Maredumilli. It is only 7 km away from the Maredumilli bus stand. It is located near Rajahmundry- Badrachalam highway road in East Godavari district. The water flows down to the earth amidst the rocks and forest.

During monsoons, this place will delight the eyes of a nature lover. All you can feel and see is the crystal clear water dropping from the green forests, which makes it even more beautiful. You can visit the place at any time of the year. It takes 150m to walk, which is approximately 30 min. The journey might be difficult due to the muddy and uneven path.

• Ticket price: 50/- per head.
• Jalatarangini Waterfalls Timings: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.

Amruthadhara Falls:

Amruthadhara waterfall is 15 km away from Maredumilli bus station. You can visit the waterfalls by road using the road line of the Rajahmundry- Badrachalam highway. With its beautiful picturesque, this place attracts visitors. As you approach the falls, all you can hear is the water dripping down from the forest.

It is a seasonal waterfall which makes it even more exciting. Monsoon is the best time to visit this place because it adds more beauty to the fall and becomes a heaven to the eyes.

The villagers and tribals manage this area by erecting barricades and steps to make the people walk. During monsoon, this place will be most crowded.

Manyam Viewpoint:

It is 15 km away from the Maredumilli bus stand. This place is located between Jalatarangini Waterfalls and Amruthadhara Falls. Consider adding this place to your bucket list because it has beautiful green trees and valleys.

You can get a view of valleys and forests from this viewpoint. If you are a nature lover, this place is a must-visit place on your trip. You can take photos with a beautiful backdrop.

Rampa Waterfalls:

This waterfall is located at Peddakonda in Andhra Pradesh. It is at a distance of 29 km from maredumilli and also 4 km away from Rampachodavaram village. It is one of the most visited and known waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh.

Another name for this fall is Rampachodavaram Falls. The falls are located in dense forests. Hence, visitors use jeeps and private vehicles for travelling.

Besides its view, there is a lord shiva temple named Sri Neelakanteswara Swamy temple. Every year on Shivratri day, a dance festival is conducted by the tribal people of the village; additionally, villagers wear different costumes to worship the god.

• Timings: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Ticket price: 10/- per person

Bhupathipalem Reservoir:

This reservoir is 21 km from the Maredumilli bus stand and 4kms from Rampachodavaram Falls. It is located in Bhupathipalem in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

The project has started to provide irrigation facilities to agriculture covering 11,526 acres and increase drinking water facilities for the people in the village.

The entire reservoir is surrounded by pine trees which makes it beautiful. There is a small island with trees with an equally beautiful background. For visitors, parking and boating facilities are available. Altogether you can enjoy your visit with your family.
Timings: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Gudisa Hill Station:

You can spend a night surrounded by nature by visiting Gudisa Hill Sation. This place has the best view to camp and enjoys your day. It is 42 km from Maredumilli, where the last 12 km is Gudisa Ghat Road.

If you want to camp here, go there by 4 pm because travelling may be difficult. As it is remote are few food stalls or hotels available. Carry your food and water.
Carry your firewood for a campfire. If you don’t have tents, don’t worry because you can rent tents in Maredumilli. It is located in East Godavari District.

Best time to visit maredumilli:

Maredumilli is a place that is beautiful and different every day. Despite the low temperature, winters ( October- January) are the most favourable times to visit. The temperature is 20 – 25 degrees, and you can enjoy the beautiful nature. Because of this, it may be crowded during winter.

As the entire trip is outdoors, summers are a bit harsh here; still, you can visit here. But if you want to avoid the crowd and enjoy the trip peacefully, you can visit here during the summer ( March-May). Beware and be careful with the temperatures.

Accommodation at Maredumilli:

Vanavihari: It is in the Vanavihari eco-tourism complex in maredumilli. It just takes 4 min of walking to reach maredumilli waterfalls. This alcohol-free cottage is both non-a/c and a/c. The entire resort is wrapped with green trees everywhere. It is located on Bhadrachalam main road, Maredumilli, East Godavari.

Birds nest resorts: This resort is 16 km away from Maredumilli. It is a 15 acres resort with an outdoor swimming pool and water slides. It is located at birds nest resorts & Tourism, State Highway, Near Geddada, Ramannavalasa, Andhra Pradesh.

Wood resort: The entire place is made of wood with a cottage-like interior. It is 15 km away from maredumilli. It is located in the HNTC site, Maredumilli.

Green Island Resorts: You can say that these are the best resorts in Maredumilli, which look like a small island. Many people choose this because of the island. It is located in Gandhi Nagar, maredumilli. Near Bhupathipalem project, SH41, Peddapadu, Andhra Pradesh, is 15 km from the village.

SK Riviera Resort: The resort spreading across 5 acres of land on the banks of River Godavari attracts tourists. It is 80 km from Maredumilli, at Godavari Bund Road, Behind Sai Baba temple, Dowaleswaram.

Papi kondalu bamboo hut resorts: This resort is far from Maredumilli, distancing 200 Km. It is located in Kolluru and offers a beautiful view of River Godavari and Papikondalu. The huts are made of bamboo, which makes us feel like living in the forest.

Tips:

• If you want to visit it in winter, cover yourself warmly as it has low temperatures.
•  Avoid it during summer because it can affect your health.
•  Don’t get into water pools if you don’t know swimming.
•  Be careful with the slippery floor in the waterfalls.
•  Don’t throw garbage everywhere, and protect nature.
•  Try to go on a walk if it is walkable.
•  During nights try to stay inside your accommodation.

How to reach Maredumilli:

By air: For airway, Rajahmundry is the nearest airport. The distance from maredumilli is 69 km.

By train: Many trains are available to reach Rajahmundry because it is a major city in Andhra Pradesh. It is 85 km away from maredumilli.

By road: Many buses are available because they are well connected to many major cities of Andhra Pradesh. You can also use public transport and many private vehicles to reach the place.

Address of Maredumilli:

Maredumilli, East godavari, Andhra pradesh, 553295.

Maredumilli contact details:

Forest range officer, Rampachodavaram: 08864-243838

Sub-Divisional Forest officer, Rampachodavaram: 08864-243838

District forest officer, Kakinada: 0884-2379381, 099440810042.

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